Whether your car has an automatic or manual transmission, it’s essential to have it in tip-top shape. The transmission of a new Toyota is a complex mechanism that sends power to your wheels and allows drivers to shift gears. You may know if your transmission is failing when you have difficulty shifting gears, gears shift on their own, or you have a warning light on.
Prevention is the best method for avoiding this expensive car repair. If you want to know how to make your transmission last longer, these tips can help make it past 200,000 miles.
Check your transmission fluid
Many people don’t understand the importance of transmission fluid or aren’t aware it needs to be monitored. Although transmission fluid needs to be changed less than other fluids, it can still deteriorate or leak over time – especially if you drive a lot. Bring your car into our Toyota service center every 30,000 miles to check your transmission fluid.
Watch your gears
If you drive a manual car, driving in the wrong gears can quickly run down your transmission. So, if you’re a beginner, be sure to follow this guide about how to drive a stick shift.
Don’t overload
Even if you own the most powerful Toyota truck on the market, there’s a limit to how much you can tow. Going over your vehicle’s maximum towing or carrying capacity can damage your transmission.
Confront issues as they come
If you suspect something might be wrong with your transmission, take your car into a service center as soon as possible. At Sansone Toyota, our specialized technicians can replace and repair your transmission with OEM Toyota parts. By getting the issue fixed quickly and using quality parts, you’ll be saving thousands of dollars in the long run.
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